un·aware
ˌən-ə-ˈwer 
: not aware : ignorant
unaware of the problem
unawarely
adverb
unawareness
noun
Examples of unaware in a Sentence
Adjective
she was unaware of the change in travel plans
Adverb
the predawn attack took the airmen completely unaware
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Adjective
Wahl said that upon arriving at the Islamic Center, the two shooters ran past the security guard, likely unaware of his presence.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
However, Vance appeared to be unaware of Cleaver, the sole Democrat in the race who is seeking a 12th term in Congress.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
Most visitors opt into having their faces scanned, unaware of the technology.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2026
Pillai said that the CDC was unaware of any exposure on international flights and noted that both countries have exit screening measures in place to prevent the spread of the virus through travel.
—Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
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“Unaware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unaware. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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un·aware
ˌən-ə-ˈwa(ə)r
-ˈwe(ə)r
: unawares
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